VEDN Civil, Electrical, Cable Hauling & Network Auditing
December 20, 2017

 

Balpara has held VEDN accreditation for a number of years. Our broad and lengthy experience in the field of site detailing and drafting provides a solid platform for VEDN auditing. All our site detailers and VEDN auditors are VESI trained, and our mentoring program ensures a continuous pool of experienced resources.

 

What does our Accreditation involve?

 

The Victorian Electrical Distribution Networks (VEDN) is a committee of the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) which is responsible for accrediting contractors who are involved in the civil aspects of underground electrical infrastructure. Examples of these works include: Examples of these works include:


  • Excavations
  • Trenching
  • Installation of conduits/ducts
  • Boring
  • Cable hauling
  • Installation of earthing systems


The objective of the VEDN is to develop, review and maintain an Accreditation and accompanying Quality Assurance System suitable for civil infrastructure contractors working in the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI). It also provides a forum to standardise and unify auditing requirements across the five Victorian Distribution Businesses, while also monitoring the performance of contractors to maintain the integrity of the accreditation and registration process.

Balpara is an Accredited Auditor in all Victorian networks and has the capability to complete all works to current electrical distribution network standards. We have strong working relationships with key providers and are the chosen providers of Electrical Infrastructure Worksite Inspections for AusNet Services.



Balpara continually invests in training of existing and new team members to ensure an ongoing pool of experienced VEDN accredited auditors.

 

Auditing Capability

 

We are VEDN accredited to perform civil, electrical, cable hauling and network auditing. When performing open trench civil and electrical audits, we also perform a pre-final audit to minimise non-conformances at the time of the actual final audit.

 

Types of audit projects we can assist with:

Doncaster Pillars for ZNX | 1000+ pillars

The scope of this ZNX project was to replace pillars with pits near 600 houses to minimise risks.

Balpara was responsible for all the VEDN auditing, drafting and detailing of the project. In total 1,396 pillars need to be replaced by pits.

Low Voltage cables were dug up and cut in readiness for the joint to the pit. Service Straight Joints were installed and fed through the pit, where possible on the property boundary. Auditing activities were completed at every stage of the process.

Balpara’s involvement in Level Crossing removals:

We have performed auditing & detailing as part of Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project, which will remove 50 dangerous and congested level crossings. The overall project includes lowering of the rail line and new pedestrian crossings as well as walking/cycling paths between neighbouring suburbs.

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Bald Hill Road Intersection Upgrade and Asset Relocation

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Working in conjunction with Major Road Projects Victoria, Balpara was engaged to provide AusNet Network Accredited auditing services for the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road and Bald Hill Road intersection upgrade works. This was a large scale overhead and underground powerline relocation project. Project Overview As part of Victoria’s Big Build, Major Road Projects Victoria committed to upgrading the road network in Pakenham through transport infrastructure improvements. These improvements include the removal of level crossings and roundabouts, road and signalisation upgrades. The latter involved upgrades to the freeway interchanges and the installation of new public lights and traffic lights at intersections. Furthermore, the development of new pedestrian and cycling paths aim to increase connectivity within the Pakenham community. The primary drive of this project was to address congestion issues, improving traffic flow, efficiency and safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, while also facilitating better connections to and from the Princes Freeway, the expanding Pakenham Industrial Precinct and the town centre. The completed project will result in a more efficient and safe transport network for the Pakenham community and transit travellers. Scope Balpara are Network Accredited Auditors for AusNet. Our specialised services were engaged to conduct developer auditing for the intersection upgrades. Auditing works included: Ensuring electrical conduits and cables were installed as per the design Checking the depths and offsets of conduits for compliance Maintaining compliant separation to other assets in the ground Checking backfills and warning tape compliance Checking cable sizes and types being installed Checking connections inside poles and pits Checking correct poles, lanterns, and pole numbers were being installed Producing audit reports for clients Auditing overhead electrical construction with 3x companies and 25 Linesman undertaking works Undertaking network pre-commissioning audit Value Add The team at Balpara can provide specialised services across all Victorian electrical utilities, and is one of two AusNet accredited Network auditors, ensuring all works on this project are carried out in adherence with AusNet standards. Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards Balpara holds both VESI Accreditation and AusNet Network Accreditation Auditing. AusNet accredited in surveying, design, drafting and auditing and is ISO9001 Certified Similar Projects  AusNet Network Audits O’Shannasay Reservoir Melbourne Water Upgrade Major Roads Projects in Victoria
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Lathams Road Carrum Downs Upgrade

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Balpara was contracted to carry out detailing and auditing services for the Lathams Road Upgrades in Carrum Downs, as part of Victoria’s Big Build. Project Overview This project involved multiple upgrades across a 2.5km section of Lathams Road. The upgrade included the addition of additional lanes going both ways, upgrading 13 intersections along the road, building a new bridge over the Peninsula Link, adding walking and cycling paths, widening existing roundabouts, and installing safety barriers. The project had a strong emphasis on community consideration and utilising sustainable project materials. As an example, drainage pipes and kerbs installed used recycled plastic and a social procurement strategy was formulated by the developer, Winslow, to actively engage Indigenous businesses, generating meaningful employment and promoting indigenous representation in the construction industry. These upgrades were completed with the intention of improving traffic flow and travel times, enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists and boosting the connectivity of local businesses in the Carrum Downs and Seaford community. Lathams Road is a vital road link for many of those in the surrounding community, and as such, these upgrades substantially improve traffic flow and access to surrounding industrial areas. Scope The team at Balpara was engaged to carry out detailing and auditing services for this road upgrade, including detailing, drafting and auditing. Detailing of the assets according to United Energy Standards: Public lighting poles Back of kerbs, both existing and new Conduits Finish surface levels Boundary lines Fences Other services in trench, i.e. storm water, comms, gas and more Drafting as-builts Auditing: Conduit installation to design Checking depths / offsets of conduits for compliance Maintaining compliant separation to other assets in the ground Checking backfills and warning tape compliance Checking cables sizes and type being installed Checking connections inside poles and pits Checking correct poles and lanterns, and pole numbers are being installed Producing audit reports for clients Value Add Balpara specialises in detailing and auditing and have a large team dedicated to all utilities across Victoria. With decades of experience in competitive bidding, Balpara delivers precise as-built drawings and audit reports, in accordance with United Energy and VESI Standards. Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards Lighting along Lathams Road designed to AS/NZS 1158 – Category V3 requirements All assets installed in accordance with United Energy’s Standards and requirements VESI Standards VEDN Accredited Similar Projects Wells Road & Bardia Avenue Upgrades – Detailing & Auditing O’Shannasay Reservoir Melbourne Water Upgrade VEDN Civil, Electrical, Cable Hauling & Network Auditing Wyndham City Tarneit Road Public Lighting Project